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Occupational Safety, BS/Occupational Safety Management, MS (Accelerated Program)

Dual Occupational Safety Degrees

What is Occupational Safety Management in the real world? Find out sooner with an accelerated degree from the University of Central Missouri. With the only ABET-accredited bachelor’s and master’s programs of their kind, UCM offers an accelerated degree program that allows you to earn both your BS degree in Occupational Safety and MS degree in Occupational Safety Management (OSM) with an accelerated path. To enroll, you’ll start by majoring in Occupational Safety B.S. program, then apply to the accelerated program through the Occupational Safety Management M.S. program during your junior or senior year.

If you feel passionately about occupational safety, health and environment, occupational safety management jobs may be your calling. Safety professionals are in high demand, and job opportunities are available in every industry, including construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, insurance, healthcare, government agencies and more. Although the impact of safety professionals is hard to measure, UCM graduates of the BS/MS Occupatioinal Safety Management (OSM) accelerated program say their OSM degrees lead to truly helping others stay safe, protecting property and environment, promoting business and gratifying work in laws and regulations.

Value is another huge benefit of earning both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees together. Students say the process is easy, since BS credits flow right into the MS (up to 9 credit hours). Upon completion of your BS degree in Occupational Safety, you may have completed up to 30% of your OSM graduate credits under this accelerated path! Spend less time, effort and money getting ahead in your career — at a pace that works for you.

You will be eligible for the Graduate Safety Practicioner (GSP®) designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) upon graduation with the OSM degree. 

An advanced degree with flexible options 

Our BS/MS OSM accelerated program offers the ultimate flexibility with online, hybrid and summer courses, as well as in-person instruction at our Warrensburg campuses.

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Dr. Miaozong Wu, PhD, CSP, ARM
Associate Professor of Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Coordinator of MS in Occupational Safety Management
Warrensburg, MO
Tel: 660-543-4411
miawu@ucmo.edu

College of Health, Science and Technology

Department of Occupational Risk and Safety Science

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What you will study

Start your journey to success with our ABET-accredited BS program in Occupational Safety, featuring three distinct concentrations:

  • Safety Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Occupational Health Management

No matter which concentration you choose, you’ll take classes that prepare you for a rewarding Occupational Safety career. Delve into industry-focused topics such as safety leadership, risk management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, system safety, statistical analysis, accident investigation and many others.

After accepted into our BS/MS OSM accelerated program during your senior year, you will be allowed to take dual-listed safety courses up to 9 credits that can be applied to both your Occupational Safety BS degree and Occupational Safety Management MS degree!

Core courses in the ABET-accredited Occupational Safety Management MS program include Occupational Hazard Management, Risk Management and Financing, Organization, Administration and Supervision, and Industrial Hygiene, which will help you to manage a safety program efficiently. 

Excellence in Occupational Safety

  • The University of Central Missouri is the only university in the state with an ABET-accredited Occupational Safety Management BS and MS.
  • UCM’s Occupational Safety and Health degree program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Sciences Accreditation Commission (ANSAC), a part of ABET.
  • Top 15.5%: Most Focused Colleges for Occupational Safety & Health Technology (College Factual, 2022)
  • Top 12.5%: Most Popular Colleges for Occupational Safety & Health Technology (College Factual, 2022)
  • #18 (and the only Missouri university): 25 Best Bachelor's in Occupational Health and Safety Programs (Best Health Degrees, 2022)
  • #15: Best Online Bachelor's in Occupational Health and Safety Programs (Best Health Degrees, 2022)

 

Unique learning opportunities in the BS/MS Occupational Safety Management accelerated program

What is occupational safety management to us? It means earning  both your Occupational Safety BS degree and advanced Occupational Safety Management MS degree in a way that works best for you. Our customizable program allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree and secure a job in the safety field, then work toward your master’s degree — at your pace. Full-time students complete the MS in as little as one year. Part-timers earn their MS in three to six semesters.

Your dual Occupational Safety BS and Occupational Safety Management MS degrees include access to:

  • State-of-the-art facilities: Gain proficiency on the latest safety science and industrial hygiene equipment from our hands-on approach to learning throughout the accelerated program.
  • Networking opportunities: Our campus in Warrensburg is near major cities such as Kansas City, offering networking opportunities with members of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). 
  • Internships: Take the first step in establishing yourself in the safety science field. Earn credit toward your BS and MS degrees and gain first-hand work experience.
  • Career advising: ASSP and AIHA members offer guidance on your future and share insights on occupational safety and health jobs as you advance your career.

 

What can you do with BS and MS in Occupational Safety Management degrees from UCM?

Graduates of our Occupational Safety degree programs have earned a nearly 100% success rate securing occupational safety and health jobs. Paid internships often evolve into first opportunities in the occupational safety management workforce.  

Once you earn your advanced Occupational Safety Management degree, have confidence you’ll find a job in industries and fields such as high-tech, construction, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, insurance, government and military. 

What is occupational safety and health administration beyond UCM?   

Occupational safety and health jobs abound in Kansas City and beyond. Your accelerated degree in Occupational Safety Management can catapult you further in your career. Find out about relevant career paths and coordinating salaries using our interactive tool below.

 

 
 


 

Financial assistance options for your Occupational Safety Management degrees

Combining your safety degrees in UCM’s BS/MS Occupational Safety Mangement accelerated program can save you not only time but also money. We can help you finance your education, as well. 

As an undergraduate or graduate student in UCM’s Safety Sciences program, you may qualify for a variety of exclusive scholarships, such as:

  • A $5,000 annual scholarship through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • A full-tuition Missouri Employers Mutual scholarship offered through the UCM Foundation
  • A $1,500 to $2,000 scholarship from the Construction Safety Group of Kansas City 
  • A $2,500 International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship
  • National Safety Council (NSC) Scholarship programs including the Women in Safety Scholarship, Billy D. Young Memorial Scholarship and Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship 
  • Don B. Daily Safety Steel Intern Scholarship, which includes a paid summer internship at a North American steel manufacturing facility or industry supplier

You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.

 

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Program Student Outcomes

Graduate Outcomes

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline
  2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs
  3. An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
  4. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  5. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
  7. An ability to develop a project or research activity resulting in a report that demonstrates both the mastery of the subject matter and a high level of communication skills

Program Educational Objectives

The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Safety Management will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of professional integrity and ethical standards.
  3. Recognize the importance of contemporary, global and societal issues as they relate to the practice of occupational safety and health.
  4. Develop, coordinate, and/or participate on multidisciplinary teams to protect people, property, and the environment.
  5. Recognize the importance of life-long learning for the purpose of enhancing technical competencies in safety, health and environmental fields.

 

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